Profile of the Day: Madonna

Madonna

Happy birthday, Madonna! Today the iconic singer turns 58.

Madonna Louise Veronica Ciccone was born on August 16, 1958 in Bay City, Michigan to Silvio Anthony Ciccone and Madonna Louise Fortin. At the age of 5, Madonna lost her mother to breast cancer. The loss of her mother significantly affected Madonna as she grew up. Although she remained a straight-A student, Madonna gained attention for her unconventional behavior.

After recording her first hit “Everybody,” Madonna’s fame skyrocketed. In addition to several number one hits, including ‘Like a Prayer,” “Vogue” and “Papa Don’t Preach,” Madonna has also lit up the big screen in a variety of film roles. Today she is recognized as the best-selling female artist of all time with over 300 million records sold worldwide.

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